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Property information and advice published on my old Canalside Homes website

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Canalside Homes is now frozen

On 30th November 2025 I completed a final trawl through all the canalside properties on the market. I also checked and updated all the sales, withdrawals, and reductions. As of today, all property pages are frozen, with no further updates planned. The archive of canalside properties and advice will remain

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FAQs for canalside home buyers

Are you looking for a canalside home? You're in the right place! My name is Sheridan, and over the years I have helped many people to buy their perfect canalside home. As far as I know, I am still the only person in the UK providing information about

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FAQs for canalside home sellers

Are you selling a canalside home? My name is Sheridan, and over the years I have helped many people to buy and sell canalside homes. As far as I know, I am still the only person in the UK providing comprehensive lists of canalside property in the UK, personally researched

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Top tips for buying a house with a narrowboat mooring

Hello and welcome! This post contains lots of advice on buying a canalside property. If you are wondering how to find properties for sale, take a look at this post instead. The information here applies to properties backing onto Canal & River Trust canals. There are separate processes for Boating

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Looking for Canalside Land with a Mooring?

Are you looking for a land to moor your boat? Read this first!

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Can you moor against your own land?

Here's how to apply to moor on the canal adjoining a residential property or a privately owned plot of land.

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Things to think about when you're buying a canalside home

Let's consider some of the information you may need when buying a canalside property.

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Flood Risk

Are you thinking of buying a house by a waterway? Here's some information about flood risk as it affects rivers and canals.

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My thoughts on CRT Disposals

My thoughts on Facebook (yuck!) and the sale of Canal and River Trust property.

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30 steps to selling a house in England

If you're thinking of selling your house, or you have a sale in progress, I hope that this post will help you as you proceed along your rather overwhelming journey!

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How can I find someone to view a property for me in the UK?

What should you do if you want to view a property but you can't get there yourself?

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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

All about Domestic Energy Performance Certificates, known as EPCs.

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360° tour of Tiller Girl, holiday narrowboat

Today I did some 360° photography for Tiller Girl, a gorgeous, cosy narrowboat, which owner Melanie lets out for holidays and short breaks.

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Property Hunting on the Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne, (North)

Let's explore the northern half of the Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne, and check out the property options in settlements along its route.

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Useful vocabulary for your French property search

Here's a French property buying glossary which includes the most likely terms you'll come across when you're reading French estate agents' details.

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Where does the Canal & River Trust sell its properties?

Where does the Canal & River Trust sell its properties? There isn't a straightforward answer. I'll explain.

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Should I change my estate agent?

Is your home is on the market, and are you struggling to sell? Are you thinking of leaving your current estate agent? Read this first!

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Thinking of buying a canalside home AND a narrowboat?

If you are buying a canalside house you may also be thinking of buying a boat for the first time...

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Estate Agents' Valuations

Lots of advice on getting a valuation and choosing an estate agent!

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Tips for cruising on a narrowboat

This is the stub of a post I planned last year and never finished! It includes some useful links for canal maps.

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Getting Involved with Canals

Here are some wonderful ways to enjoy canals, from going for a walk to driving heavy machinery!

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Canalside Parks - Static Caravans and Lodges

Let's take a look at the fantastic range of static caravan and lodge parks along the canals of the UK.

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Dreaming of emigrating to England?

Let's look at your options for entering the UK and staying in this country, temporarily or permanently.

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The Best Canalside Villages in Britain

I’ve listed some of my favourite canalside villages here, all with a population under 7,500 and within 750m of the canal.